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Q: My wife and I bought our first house last year. It needs some fixing up but the price is right
Fraudsters can arrive in any form; at your door, on the phone, or via email, online ad or even text message.
Q: My wife and I bought our first house last year. It needs some fixing up but the price is right
Tiny room, tiny furniture? Not so fast. “If you have a small space and a small sofa, tiny table and bitty chair, it’ll look like a dollhouse,” says Kate Watson-Smyth, the British blogger behind Mad About the House and author of the forthcoming small-space design book “Home: The Way We Live Now.”
Instead, be strategic. You might choose the largest mattress size your small boudoir will hold, but pick a soaring headboard to create the illusion of ceiling height, and forgo a footboard. Wall-mounted, bedside sconces will eliminate the need to cram in nightstands and lamps. “The scale becomes key,”
The spring is right around the corner and one of the things I want to add to our back yard this year is a raised garden bed. Or maybe a few 😉 I’m still quite a newbie when it comes to the world of gardening so I wanted to make sure I did my research before diving into building them and planting. If you’re looking to do the same this year then I hope this post helps you start your raised garden bed journey with confidence!
The extent of my gardening really began last year when we built a Two-Tiered
With winter weather outside right now and the greenhouse garden covered up- I am dreaming about warm spring days and pretty little blooms on the plants. And we are planning on replanting a lot of the plants this season, it also offers an opportunity to add more areas of those beauties that are perfect for clipping and enjoying in seasonal bouquets.

We do have a lot of the English cottage style garden favorites planted already. Garden & iceberg roses, foxgloves, hollyhocks, lambs ear, lilacs and more. With the unusual winter this year, we may be adding more

A home’s exterior is the first impression guests, neighbors, and potential buyers notice, and the roof plays a crucial role in shaping that impression. Investing in a tile roofing company can dramatically enhance your home’s curb appeal while providing long-lasting durability and protection. Tile roofs are not only visually striking but also offer benefits such as energy efficiency, low maintenance, and resistance to harsh weather. Partnering with a skilled tile roofing company ensures professional installation, quality materials, and expert guidance to elevate both the aesthetic and functional aspects of your home.
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Certain retirement purchases, such as big houses and expensive boats, are often regretted by retirees.
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Kimberly JC Enders, CFP at Enders Wealth Management, said one of the most common purchases she sees retires making prior to retirement are large home improvements. These are usually items in the
This story is part of Taxes 2023CNET’s coverage of the best tax software, tax tips and everything else you need to file your return and track your refund.
It’s not easy affording a home, even after you’ve made the down payment and started a mortgage. The average homeowner spends $15,405 on top of their mortgage each year, according to real-estate company Clever.

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All those expenses come with a silver lining, however — tax credits and deductions for your home that can lead to a bigger tax refund. For homeowners, learning as much as you can about your